MEP Technical Services Manager: Lead Design & Handover

Linea Recruitment Ltd; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Linea Recruitment is working with a well-known MEP contractor in Buckinghamshire to recruit a Technical Services Manager. You will own MEP design and technical delivery across multiple projects, leading from tender through handover.

Key focus: coordinating mechanical, electrical, public health and controls packages, reviewing designs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A strong communicator with a broad MEP background is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong MEP background with mechanical or electrical bias.
• Proven experience as Technical Services Manager or similar role.
• Understanding of HVAC, public health, electrical and controls systems.
• Experience managing design from RIBA Stage 3/4 through construction and commissioning.
• Confident communicator; capable of leading meetings with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP technical and design management from tender to handover.
• Review Employer's Requirements, designs and specs; identify risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Coordinate design with in-house and subcontract designers (M, E, P and controls).
• Approve technical submittals, RFIs, drawings, and calculations.
• Support pre-construction with technical input on bids, cost and risk.
• Oversee BMS/controls strategies, testing, commissioning and witnessing.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and client standards.
• Manage O&M manuals and handover documentation.
• Mentor engineers and support project teams across live projects.

Skills

MEP background

Design management

Leadership

Client meetings

Education

Degree in Building Services

HNC/HND in Building Services

Tools

BMS controls

Job description

Linea Recruitment is working with a well-known MEP contractor in Buckinghamshire to recruit a Technical Services Manager. You will own MEP design and technical delivery across multiple projects, leading from tender through handover.

Key focus: coordinating mechanical, electrical, public health and controls packages, reviewing designs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A strong communicator with a broad MEP background is essential.